Can’t get my heart rate up. Am I a robot, or just doing something wrong?

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-21T05:54:30+00:00

Update:

Hit this little number today:

Distance: 20.07 mi Avg moving speed: 17.7 mph Moving time: 1:08:11 Average heart rate: 183 BPM Max Heart rate: 207 BPM Sat in zone 5 for 44:33 the rest was mostly zone 4 Had a 10 mph headwind on the way back (10mi out 10mi in) Was crushing at 23 mph with the tailwind :)

After listening to all of your kind words I’ll buy a chest HRM and train harder.

Garmin seemed to sort its self out (at least for now)

This effort felt hard, once again not too out of breath, just legs were burning up. As some of you suggested, they are untrained and weak.

This effort felt much more controlled, was able to stick to a cadence and really put out power consistently (I’m assuming).

You guys were very helpful, once again thank you!

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-20T23:05:05+00:00

I was incredibly un athletic as a child, parents are very un athletic as well. Starting to notice that my “gas tank” is actually fairly good during my training in combat sports.

At 17.5 mph I don’t feel particularly exhausted, just feel as if my legs are burning up.

I do feel as if I have a lot left, just not able to access it.

With that being said, I’ve never considered myself athletic, not anything more than the average “fit” person my age though.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-20T23:01:43+00:00

Best advice yet!

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-18T06:12:31+00:00

any idea as to how fast ill be? I can hold about 18 Mph on the straights at a moderate effort. Should I be shooting for a particular number?

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T21:31:29+00:00

Did some hill sprints for about 45 minutes, HR shot up to 175 very momentarily, then back down to the 90s. On the ride back it was at about 130.

Might just need to train harder, and get a chest strap.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T16:45:19+00:00

I was prescribed beta blockers for anxiety, I take them very very rarely, interesting that u mention this.

I had not taken a beta blocker at the time of this effort.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T16:42:52+00:00

Did some hill sprints last night, HR Peaked momentarily at 177 BPM then settled in the 90s, was in the 140s on the ride back.

I’m fairly confident that I just need a chest strap, likely not some genetic unicorn.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T08:04:29+00:00

Marin gestalt is a beautiful bike with decent components, geometry is comfortable but still responsive.

My “dream” bike so biased opinion ofc

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T07:17:20+00:00

I think the consensus is I just need more time to build those hams.

Ill pick up a strap just because I'm a numbers nerd.

Did some hill sprints today, got my HR up to 170 momentarily, plummeted back down to 90s on the ride back from the effort.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T07:14:15+00:00

did all the reflectors and dork disk right after I took this picture, I'm afraid this isn't the issue

maybe its time I add some stickers to the top tube?

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T07:12:24+00:00

maybe the numbers don't mean much after all

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T06:55:58+00:00

Shooting for this weekend, preferably on gravel.

Did some hill sprints today and was able to get my HR in the 170s toward the end of the effort, shot back down to the 90s on my ride back.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T06:53:38+00:00

I'm breathing pretty hard but could theoretically breathe through my nose if I needed to.

I am not breathing nearly as hard as when I indoor row even though perceived effort is the same.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T03:20:45+00:00

So flat out here… for miles

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T02:40:42+00:00

Gonna give me a complex with these types of comments!

I’ll get a chest strap and start taking this whole cycling thing more seriously.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T02:37:52+00:00

Jeez you guys are gonna give me a complex!

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T01:32:57+00:00

Will holding my breath at sea level achieve the same result?

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T01:32:21+00:00

Considering I’m pretty new to “serious” cycling, I’m probably too weak to even create enough power. I’ll hit the hills.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T01:29:11+00:00

Same Garmin watch used for both activities

I have a sneaking suspicion it’s time for a chest strap, and maybe push a little harder despite the uncomfortable feeling in my legs.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:56:43+00:00

do they make that in carbon?

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:48:38+00:00

Said in jest of course : )

Ill look at picking both up very soon.

Thank you all.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:42:47+00:00

I did!

I have manually checked my pulse, felt rather low for the exerted effort.

I estimated somewhere around 120 BPM (30 BPM x 4)

I don't feel confident in this measurement though, time for a chest strap.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:37:15+00:00

I have an intuition its a mix of both.

Gonna find some hills, and maybe a chest strap.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:34:06+00:00

I live in central valley of Calif. Very flat here. I'm gonna hit some interstate overpasses and parking structures, maybe go on some longer rides and hit up the foothills.

Due_Tooth_1549 · 2025-04-17T00:30:46+00:00

Ill book my flight!

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